S & V

Identifying objects that start with "S" and "V" and watch videos of unique animals named stoat and vicuna

Instructions

With a child look for five items in the home that begin with S sound
On a sticky note, with the child watching, write the name of each of the items when the child says an item. For example, stove, soap, stairs, step, sock, etc.
The child places a sticky note on the item

Next:

Practice writing letter V with violet crayon or marker. Make a dotted outline of the letter for a child to trace if needed.
Ask the child to think of an animal that begins with the sound of S - snake, snail, spider, seal, swan, etc.
Find a picture of an animal beginning with S and put into 3 ring binder behind the letter S (Easy way to find pictures is to type "Free pictures of animals" in an internet search engine)
Click here and watch a stoat go "crazy" for dinner
Ask the child to think of an animal that begins with V - viper, vulture, vole, etc.
Find a picture of an animal beginning with V and put into 3 ring binder behind the letter V
Click here and watch the birth of a vicuna

Simplify

Look for three items in the home that begin with S. Adult can point to an item while the child says the name of the item aloud. Write the name of the item on a sticky note, with the child watching, and have the child attach to the object.

Extend

Have the child write the name of the object on the sticky note. Tell the child what letters to write in order to spell the object's name. You can, also, make the word in a dotted outline for the child to trace.

QUESTIONS FOR CHILD

Can you tell me a name that begins with the letter S? (Sam, Savannah, Steve, Syrie, etc.) What is the letter that begins your name?

What is the name of your favorite stuffed animal and why did you give it that name?

Materials

3-ring binder (began animal binder Month 1 Activity 5)
sticky note or piece of paper and tape
violet crayon or marker
piece of paper
internet access and printer or old magazines for animal pictures

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Curriculum Plan Resources

Skills Focus

Shape - Star
Color - Purple
Number - Review
Alphabet Letters - S, V
Senses - Touch
Character Trait - Respect
Target Words - Hot, Soft, Above, Below

Monthly Proverb

Scottish-He that is wise can make a friend of a foe

Did You Know?

"The foundations of social competence that are developed in the first five years are linked to emotional well-being and affect a child’s later ability to functionally adapt in school and to form successful relationships throughout life." National Scientific Council on the Developing Child